Geometry is both elegantly simple & infinitely profound Many professionals find they need to be able to draw geometric shapes accurately & this unique book shows them how It provides step-by-step instructions for constructing two-dimensional geometric shapes which can be readily followed by a beginner or used as an invaluable source book by students & professionals ...

Drawing Lab offers readers a fun way to learn & gain expertise in drawing through experimentation & play 144 pages Sonheim Carla ...

A beautiful practical & nostalgic step-by-step drawing book for budding artists & illustrators Although you may never have heard of him E G Lutz is the author animator & cartoonist who inspired a 19-year-old Walt Disney to start drawing & pursue a career in animation His books have been credited with playing a crucial role in Disney&s development as an animator Lutz&s method of teaching illustration breaks down complex designs into simple shapes & easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions Although simple enough for children to follow this technique uses principles that can be seen in great works of art today With such timeless subjects as people animals flowers & charming antique trains & cars you can progress from fairly simple subjects to more complicated designs Credited with having taught generations of children & adults how to draw this beautifully packaged book is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to learn the basics & start drawing ...

In Drawing Near John Bevere invites readers to explore a life of intimacy with God Emphasizing the need for obedience he urges us to practice-just as we would practice anything we hope to improve-our communication with the Holy Spirit Understanding that prayer is a dialogue not a monologue Bevere encourages us to listen at the Father's feet Study questions in each chapter offer opportunity for reflection & a How to draw near to God section offers practical steps toward developing true intimacy with Him ...

A highly detailed look at the most accomplished English country house interiors exemplifying English decorating at its best The English drawing room a formal place within a house of status where family & honoured guests could retire from the more public arena is one of the most important rooms in an English country house & thus great attention has been paid to preserving the decoration of this most elegant of spaces the center of life in the English countryside & the epitome of English country house decoration This book offers privileged access to fifty of the finest drawing rooms of country houses & historic townhouses-many still in private hands-including Althorp Attingham & Knepp Castle Through these sumptuous rooms readers experience a history of English decorating from the sixteenth century to the present day including the work of design legends such as David Hicks Nancy Lancaster John Fowler & David Mlinaric Specially commissioned photographs capture the entirety of each room as well as details of furniture architectural elements artwork collections & textiles creating a visually seductive book that will inspire interior designers & homeowners interested in the widely popular classic English look ...

In this handy guide to figure drawing tutor Helen Birch explores 100 life drawings & portraits by contemporary artists Of practical use to beginners & experts alike Drawn from Life is a celebration of the most playful personal & experimental approaches used by modern artists & illustrators Traditional techniques sit alongside new media in neatly organized entries so you can dip in & out for advice or flick through for inspiration & ideas This is the perfect book to give you the confidence to try new techniques & explore unfamiliar styles The human body is one of the greatest subjects in art & one of the most varied Drawn From Life highlights & examines the different techniques qualities & effects of each piece Offering a bold refreshing change from other run-of-the-mill figure drawing books it adopts the unique approach of teaching drawing via the images themselves focusing on the way portraits can be treated using a whole range of different techniques rather than looking at how to master one single style Practical tips are provided throughout the book on topics such as tone perspective & colour Readers are encouraged to discover the ways in which similar subjects & styles are executed by different artists while also being inspired to use the tips in the book as a way of building on existing skills Organised into chapters according to the technique exemplified
- line tone colour wash shading & mixed media-artwork is featured large & luscious accompanied by extended captions insightful tips & practical advice A visual index at the front of the book ensures easy navigation
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Drawn from Paradise is David Attenborough's journey through the cultural history of the birds of paradise one of the most exquisite & extravagant colourful & intriguing families of birds From the moment they were introduced to the European mind in the early sixteenth century their unique beauty was recognised & commemorated in the first name that they were given
- birds so beautiful must be birds from paradise In this unique exploration of a truly awe-inspiring family of birds which to this day is still shrouded in mystery David Attenborough & Errol Fuller trace the natural history of these enigmatic birds through their depiction in western works of art throughout the centuries featuring beautiful illustrations by such luminary artists as Jacques Barraband William Hart John Gould Rubens & Breughel to name but a few Experienced ornithologists & general nature & art enthusiasts alike will delight in this journey of discovery of the world's most beautiful & mysterious birds
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Use the Wii Remote to create a Hero & fly run jump swim or smash your way through new worlds & against dangerous enemies Complete your adventure by creating weapons tools animals plants & almost everything in the game Play as your creations & conquer a variety of environments including underwater worlds jungles & a volcanic city Customize your hero & game universe Draw your own hero & create over 100 unique items though out the game such as vehicles a sword & wings Create without limits Explore your artistic freedom with robust drawing tools that provide you with many templates colors brush types guides & stamps You can quickly draw a simple figure or create a masterpiece Action drawing Draw objects directly into the gameplay to help you advance through the levels Special ink powers mean drawing with certain colors gives your creations unique properties Extensive action adventure game-play Journey through 4 unique worlds each with a different style of play including skating & flying Play with Friends Draw your team’s players equipment & more as you compete against friends ...

Discover the lessons that helped bring about a new golden age of Disney animation! Published for the first time ever Drawn to Life is a two volume collection of the legendary lectures from long-time Disney animator Walt Stanchfield For over twenty years Walt helped breathe life into the new golden age of animation with these teachings at the Walt Disney Animation Studios & influenced such talented artists as Tim Burton Brad Bird Glen Keane & John Lasseter These writings represent the quintessential refresher for fine artists & film professionals & it is a vital tutorial for students who are now poised to be part of another new generation in the art form Written by Walt Stanchfield (1919-2000) who began work for the Walt Disney Studios in the 1950s His work can be seen in films like Sleeping Beauty The Jungle Book 101 Dalmatians & Peter Pan Edited by Academy Award (R)-nominated producer Don Hahn who has prduced such classic Disney films as Beauty & the Beast & The Lion King ...

Discover the lessons that helped bring about a new golden age of Disney animation! Published for the first time ever Drawn to Life is a two volume collection of the legendary lectures from long-time Disney animator Walt Stanchfield For over twenty years Walt helped breathe life into the new golden age of animation with these teachings at the Walt Disney Animation Studios & influenced such talented artists as Tim Burton Brad Bird Glen Keane & John Lasseter These writings represent the quintessential refresher for fine artists & film professionals & it is a vital tutorial for students who are now poised to be part of another new generation in the art form Written by Walt Stanchfield (1919-2000) who began work for the Walt Disney Studios in the 1950s His work can be seen in films like Sleeping Beauty The Jungle Book 101 Dalmatians & Peter Pan Edited by Academy Award (R)-nominated producer Don Hahn who has prduced such classic Disney films as Beauty & the Beast & The Lion King ...